Patient's question:
My friend has always had chronic gastritis, and they have been taking care of it through diet adjustments. However, after my friend got pregnant, their gastritis kept flaring up occasionally, and they couldn't take medication either. Every time it flared up, it was very painful, making my friend very anxious and irritable. Now my friend eats very little, and the key is that they cannot eat anything nutritious because it causes stomach pain. What should a pregnant woman with gastritis do?Doctor's answer:
Chronic gastritis is mostly caused by improper diet, overeating, or Helicobacter pylori infection. However, since you are pregnant, many medications cannot be used. I suggest you first make some changes to your lifestyle—maintain a regular diet and preferably consume warm, soft, and easily digestible foods. Always keep a calm mindset and avoid anxiety, tension, and anger. Seek medical treatment as soon as possible.